Seven after Sunday

1. After becoming a single parent and listening to all the comments everyone had to say, I still have a hard time believing that things will work out in the end even when miracles have happened along the way. I need to continue to keep choosing what is good and looking towards my Heavenly Father & His Son, Jesus Christ.

2. Goals: I need to really step it up and set some financial, physical & spiritual goals for this upcoming year. I also need to make a plan on how to accomplish them....

3. This past week has been one of the greatest weeks ever since becoming a mother. I had the opportunity to feel what it is like to be a stay at home mom!!!  Wow, what a great feeling!!! I got to go to the park almost everyday with Jacee & watch her explore her new surroundings.

4. My favorite part at night is when Jacee brings me a book to read. I don't like the fact that I have to read that book over & over again but I do like the fact that she wants to sit with me. She is sooo much fun to read to & I hope her love for books continues throughout life...

5. I really like my new job, yes, it was very hard to go back to work today, however, the students that I work with are awsome!!! They have sooo much energy and make life fun! It is really easy being their teacher....

6. I finally have my own classroom with computers!!! I should take a picture....

7. This is what I am trying to work on....

Seven after Sunday

Sorry it is so late! This week has been crazy...

1. So thankful for school breaks....I haven't been able to spend this much time with Jacee since my maternity leave. It has been fun and I'm definately not looking forward to next week! We went to the zoo with Aunt Michelle & Aiden and we've been able to go to the park almost every day

2. I need to take more pictures of Jacee. She is growing up so fast!!! This past week she finally decided to let go & start walking by herself.  It is interesting to watch her decide when she wants to walk, scoot or crawl...

3. I am also grateful for books! Jacee will randomly pick up a book and want me to read it to her. She will either sit on my lap or right next to me.  It is sooo much fun.  I need to become more dramatic while reading to keep her attention longer...

4. I am grateful for the opportunity to watch General Conference. I learned so much this past weekend. I definately saw the blessings that have come into my life these past 6 months and what I need to work on in the next 6 months. It is amazing how Heavenly Father knows exactly what we need to hear...

5. I haven't been doing as well as I would like to with my Pampered Chef business. I know that I need to set more time aside, however, with my new job and keeping up with Jacee it has been crazy. I am grateful for the friends who have supported me by buying products through shows or individually off my website...

6. I need to start setting financial goals and athletic goals so I can become a better person and mom. I know that I have what it takes.  I need to stop procrastinating and move on with my life.  Everyone else has...

7. These two little people make life worth living....

Seven after Sunday

Tonight was a great night! A friend pointed out several things to me in away I never thought of looking at life before or at least it has been a while since I have....  He asked me to imagine myself a year ago and picture myself today....

1. I am grateful for a healthy beautiful daughter who amazes me each and every day. This past weekend was fun to watch her explore the playground. She is becoming more and more independent and I don't know if I like that.... It is true our little ones grow way to fast!!!

2. I am grateful for a new job where I can exploit my talents in working with the Special Education Department at Happy Valley East Charter School.. I love teaching and am excited for this opportunity. Each of my students are unique and special.  They amaze me at what they can do!!!

3. I am grateful for my Mom, Michelle and Marian!  They have been there for me through it all. Without each of them I don't know where I would be today... I know that I don't always show it but I do love them very much!!!

4. I am grateful for my friend Jon. He has been there for me when I needed a shoulder to cry on, someone to talk to, someone to bounce ideas off of and most of all his encouragement to keep going and not give up....

5. I am grateful for a Loving Heavenly Father who hears and answers our prayers. It may not always be on our time and it may not be at all because He knows what is best for us...He knows us personally and Loves each and everyone of us!!!

6. I am grateful for what I have learned this past year, as my friend says, you can't always look at the negative, otherwise, you will become depressed and pessisimistic, you can't always look at the positive because you won't learn from your mistakes, if we take one step at a time and look at each lesson we've had, we will grow and become a better person for it....

7. This picture says it all....